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A3 HTF

2014 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,314 mi
Last recorded45,314 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 74061,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 HTF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 45,314 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 40,877 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 36,565 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 36,321 miles

Front wiper blades slight smearing

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn brake reaction / tension strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wear on edges

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn brake reaction / tension strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wear on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2022 33,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 33,450 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 30,344 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 27,346 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 24,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 20,786 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 16,112 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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A3 HTF is a 2014 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 61,417 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 HTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 HTF registered?

A3 HTF is a 2014 BMW 740, first registered on 28 November 2014.

Is A3 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 HTF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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